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FG03 XPS

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,421 mi
Last recorded177,421 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 XPS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 177,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 165,510 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Oct 2017 166,506 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror snapped off (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 158,098 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2016 158,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 150,310 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front of front (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 138,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 128,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2013 128,352 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 117,860 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 113,743 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 108,986 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 108,986 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 108,043 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 95,497 miles

engine-oil-on-low-mark

Pass 12 Aug 2008 85,202 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 73,626 miles

osr lens cracked

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 30 Apr 2007 70,648 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 70,648 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 54,975 miles

Rear Tyres Low Tread

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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FG03 XPS is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 100,003 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG03 XPS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG03 XPS registered?

FG03 XPS is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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